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Cyril James Training Report
A report issued to Cyril summarising his non-flying suitability.
There are two copies
There are two copies
Transition Orders to Further Training
Orders issued to Cyril James with respect to his training.
Cyril James Identity Record
Cyril's identity paper at Pensacola
Unsatisfactory Progress in Training
A form completed by Cyril referring to his performance. He is instructed to undertake further training to bring his standard up to the required level.
Cyril James Training Reports
A report issued to Cyril covering his training with the US Navy.
A second report only refers to extra formation flying training.
A second report only refers to extra formation flying training.
Cyril James Flight Instruction Record
A record of Cyril's flying at Pensacola.
Aircrew waiting
US Navy and UK aircrew waiting. On the reverse 'Hanging round flight [indecipherable] ready for "hops". '
Consolidated P2Y being Beached
A side view of a flying boat at the side of the sea. On the reverse 'Beaching crew at work on a 10 year old sea plane used for primary training'.
OS2U Kingfishers
Five Kingfishers on an airfield ramp. The nearest is '171'. On the reverse 'One [indecipherable] on landing wheels instead of floats. Landing speed 76 knots.'
Flying boats on the ramp
Two US Navy flying boats on a ramp. Several airmen are standing to one side. On the reverse 'Getting ready at 9am on the ramp. 2nd plane is Catalina'.
OS2U Kingfisher
A US Navy OS2U seen from the port side/front. On the reverse 'OS2U'.
Vultee Valiant
A port side view of a US Navy Valiant '03155', '58'. On the reverse 'SNO' and '920T'.
Cyril James Sunbathing
Cyril in swimming trunks sitting on a beach. On the reverse 'Relaxing on the beach at Pensacola'.
Notice to Airmen
A poem about the perils of flying.
Edward King's RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Edward J King’s Navigator’s Flying Log Book covering the period 30 January 1942 to 18 May 1946. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as Navigator. He was stationed at RAF Prestwick (3 RS), RAF Wrexham and RAF Honiley (96 Squadron),…
Cadet's handbook
Book given to students training at the Riddle Aeronautical Institute, Carlstrom Field, Arcadia, Florida, United States. Starts with some history of institute and airfield. Gives general advice to students, outlines objectives of the course and gives…
Eric Scott pilot's flying log book
Pilots flying log book for Eric Scott from 23 November 1941 to 17 July 1942. It covers his initial flying training in England and then in Florida and Alabama in the USA. Aircraft flown were Tiger Moth, Stearman, Vultee and Harvard. He landed on a…
The memoir of Eric William Scott
Text and numerous b/w photographs (some of which are also located in sub-collection albums) covering from immediately before and during World War II - (1939-1946). First page has colour photographs and description of prisoner of war medal. Continues…
Sarasota Florida
Top - colour artwork postcard of a swimming pool with two story decking and many people with beach and sea in background. Captioned 'S-6 - The Sarasota Lido, showing Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota, Fla'.
Bottom - colour artwork postcard with two views.…
Bottom - colour artwork postcard with two views.…
Florida
Left - colour postcard with artwork map of southern Florida.
Top middle - view across water to far shore with trees and houses.
Top right - parrot in a cage.
Bottom middle - two alligators.
Bottom right - a woman wearing shorts preparing food…
Top middle - view across water to far shore with trees and houses.
Top right - parrot in a cage.
Bottom middle - two alligators.
Bottom right - a woman wearing shorts preparing food…
Miami Florida
Top left - two airmen one standing up in open topped car reaching up to palm tree and the other standing alongside. Captioned 'Pulling Cocanuts [sic]'.
Top middle - a man wearing swimming trunks lying on sandy beach with building in the…
Top middle - a man wearing swimming trunks lying on sandy beach with building in the…
Miami Florida
Top left - view out of window of town buildings, with street and cars in middle distance.
Top middle - view of multi-story buildings on right side and telegraph wires down centre.
Top right - view across flat roof of distant multi-story…
Top middle - view of multi-story buildings on right side and telegraph wires down centre.
Top right - view across flat roof of distant multi-story…
Miami Florida
One colour and three b/w postcards.
Top left - colour artwork postcard of a stadium surrounded by car parks and city buildings behind. Captioned 'Orange Bowl Stadium. Home of the hurricanes, Miami Florida'.
Top right - multi-storey buildings on the…
Top left - colour artwork postcard of a stadium surrounded by car parks and city buildings behind. Captioned 'Orange Bowl Stadium. Home of the hurricanes, Miami Florida'.
Top right - multi-storey buildings on the…
Miami Florida
Four photographic postcards.
Top left - view across water of silhouette city skyline with bow of yacht in right foreground, Captioned 'Moon over Miami'.
Top right - view of street with multi-story buildings either side, people on sidewalks and cars…
Top left - view across water of silhouette city skyline with bow of yacht in right foreground, Captioned 'Moon over Miami'.
Top right - view of street with multi-story buildings either side, people on sidewalks and cars…
Miami Beach Florida
Five photographic postcards.
Top left - view of bridge over river with palm trees on banks. captioned 'Indian Creek and 41st Street Bridge. Miami Beach'.
Top middle - view of tower beyond a lake with trees either side. Captioned 'Bok Tower at Lake…
Top left - view of bridge over river with palm trees on banks. captioned 'Indian Creek and 41st Street Bridge. Miami Beach'.
Top middle - view of tower beyond a lake with trees either side. Captioned 'Bok Tower at Lake…